Shooting Victim Dies At East County Fire Station: Sheriff's Office

JAMUL, CA — A man who was shot early Wednesday died after arriving at a fire station in need of help, authorities said.

Deputies responded around 12:20 a.m. to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 16000 block of Loose Creek Road in Jamul but did not find any victims at the residence, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.

Shortly afterward, Alpine Fire Protection District reported that a shooting victim had arrived at its station. Emergency personnel attempted lifesaving measures, but the man died at the station, officials said. His identity was withheld pending family notification.

Deputies later contacted a man in Jamul and detained him for questioning, officials said.

Sheriff's homicide detectives were investigating the circumstances and motive. Officials said the incident appeared to be isolated, and there was no known threat to the public.

Authorities urged anyone with information about the shooting to call the sheriff's Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330 or after hours at 858-565-5200. Anonymous tips can be submitted to San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.